dlr Connector : Non-Statutory Public Consultation

Overview

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is proposing to develop the “DLR Connector”, a walking, cycling and public realm improvement scheme.

The DLR Connector will connect neighbourhoods and villages east to west across the county via a safe and accessible walking and cycling route with public realm and greening improvements. The new infrastructure will bridge the gap between current and planned active travel routes, resulting in the delivery of 8.5km of continuous cycling and walking facilities from Dún Laoghaire to Dundrum. The facilities will enhance safety for all road users and improve access to local schools, shops and amenities by active travel modes.

The Council are seeking views from the public to help inform the scheme design. A non-statutory public consultation is being held on the scheme from 3^rd June  to 15^th July 2025.

Why is the DLR Connector needed?

• Existing walking and cycling paths along the route stop and start, which discourages use, especially by children, older adults and more vulnerable road users.
   
• Parts of the route are unsafe for all road users and experience heavy traffic during peak times.
   
• Current crossroads and roundabouts are designed in a way that makes it hard for pedestrians and cyclists to navigate safely.
   
• Public spaces on the route could be improved with better design, seating and planting to enhance liveability and attractiveness.
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• Local and national policies call for the creation of a safe network of active travel facilities, so people can choose walking and cycling for everyday journeys.

What is planned?

• Cycle lanes: 6km of new, high-quality, segregated cycle lanes, joining up with existing infrastructure to create an 8.5km continuous route.
   
• Junction upgrades: Ten significant junction upgrades along the route with improved layouts for pedestrians, cyclists, public transport and general vehicular flow.
   
• Pedestrian improvements: Footpath upgrades and safer crossings for pedestrians.
   
• Universal design: To support an environment that can be accessed by everyone regardless of their age, ability or disability.
   
• Segregated roundabouts: fully segregated pedestrian and cyclist facilities, making it easier and safer to cross, while facilitating efficient vehicular flow.
   
• Bus stop upgrades: to promote safety and comfort.
   
• Landscaping: 10,000 m2 of new or enhanced green space will be created for tree planting, recreation, biodiversity and Sustainable Urban Drainage/Rain Gardens.
   
• Quieter streets: for Rockford Park, Rockford Green, Stradbrook Road and Monkstown Avenue Local Access Road, where the road can be safely shared by cyclists and motorists.

View our fly-through video of the scheme

Find out more about the different Design Options for two key parts of the route:

1. Dundrum Ballinteer Road: Design Options Video

2. Stradbrook Roundabout: Design Options Video

Public information materials

• DLR Connector Leaflet and Map
• Project FAQs
• Councillor Presentation on DLR Connector
• Pre-design Public Consultation Report

Why your views matter

Have your say by taking part in the following ways:

• Take the survey below.
• You are encouraged to use the online submission facility, but submissions will also be accepted:
  • By email to info@dlrcoco.ie  or;
  • Via written submission to the following address: 
    Senior Engineer, Active Travel, Infrastructure and Climate Change Department, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, County Hall, Marine Road, Civic Hub, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, A96K6C9.  

Submissions and observations should be clearly marked “DLR Connector Scheme”.

The closing date for receipt of submissions is 15th July, 2025. 

Events:

Drop-in events:
Join us at one of our Drop-In events. Call in at any time that suits you between 4-8pm to talk to our project team and view the project designs:

• Dundrum: 10th June 4 - 8pm, Holy Cross Parish Centre, Main St.
• Monkstown: 25th June 4 - 8pm, Quaker Meeting House, Pakenham Rd.
• Webinar: 1st July 7 - 8pm.
  Register here: Webinar Registration - Zoom

After the consultation period, a report will be produced presenting feedback from the public on the scheme. This will inform the design that Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council intend to submit to An Bord Pleanála by the end of 2025. There will be an opportunity for the public to make a submission to An Bord Pleanála on the final DLR Connector scheme.